Tampa Real Estate Statistics

Tampa Housing Market Shows Increased Sales Activity.

Why Florida Is Making A Recovery                                                                 Courtesy of Prudential Tropical Realty-Tampa, Fl Things are really heating up and we’re not just talking about … Continue reading Tampa Housing Market Shows Increased Sales Activity.

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Smart Vacation Home Buys-How we stack up in Tampa Bay 2008 vs 2010

Aol Money and Finance posted an article about the Best Places to buy a second home or vacation home. I decided to do some research based on their criteria for a smart Vacation Home Buy. What Makes a Smart Vacation Home Buy? 1. Affordable: homes for less than $350K 2. Convenient: less than three hours from … Continue reading Smart Vacation Home Buys-How we stack up in Tampa Bay 2008 vs 2010

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Large Increase of Sales Showing Signs of “Bottomed Out” Tampa Housing Market

FORBES Ranks Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL  Number 2 in Metropolitan Statistical Area Report.  Meanwhile, The  Florida Realtor Organization Reports 37% Increase in Sales; Indicating the Real Estate Market has bottomed out. Cities in the “Sand States” of Florida, California, Arizona and Nevada, where overbuilding was rampant, are also in trouble, claiming nine of the top 10 … Continue reading Large Increase of Sales Showing Signs of “Bottomed Out” Tampa Housing Market

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Tampa, Fl-Among TOP 15 Highest Performing Real Estate Markets

Here we are in 2010 and buyers and sellers are wondering what is in store for Tampa Bay’s Housing Market.  No matter where you look, you’re bound to find a doom-and-gloom story about the housing market – foreclosures at record highs, prices at record lows, but if you want to know the real story, look … Continue reading Tampa, Fl-Among TOP 15 Highest Performing Real Estate Markets

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Florida is Still a HOT Vacation Home Spot!

Second Home Purchases in Florida    In addition to being a favorite location for those moving from other states or from abroad, Florida is also a favorite destination for second home buyers. In fact, NAR Buyers Survey reveals the highest proportion of recently purchased vacation properties, as well as investment properties, were in the South, … Continue reading Florida is Still a HOT Vacation Home Spot!

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Luxury Waterfront Home Market Statistics 2009-Tampa, FL

In the Tampa Bay Area defining a luxury home community usually means a large waterfront home in a desirable neighborhood.  How is Tampa, Florida’s Real Estate Market performing in high end home sales? I compiled statistics from the Tampa MLS.  As of May 2009, there are approximately 109 active listings between 1m-2m for sale in Hillsborough … Continue reading Luxury Waterfront Home Market Statistics 2009-Tampa, FL

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Home Sales UP 25% in March for Hillsborough County

Still on the fence about buying a home in the Tampa Bay Area?  Here’s some statistics on our housing market. Home sales were up in March across Hillsborough County as some real estate practitioners hope the housing slump is in the past. Some 1,400 homes were sold last month in Hillsborough, according to the Greater … Continue reading Home Sales UP 25% in March for Hillsborough County

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St. Pete Times article explains how to buy a 180K home for 121K

Should you buy now? Discounts look favorable in Tampa Housing Market-2009 Here’s a column from today’s St. Petersburg Times:  It’s actually the most cut and dry, easy to understand article that I’ve seen. It explains all the ways you can use today’s Tampa Real Estate Market, Low Interest Rates and the National Home Buyer Tax Credit to your … Continue reading St. Pete Times article explains how to buy a 180K home for 121K

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CNN Money-Tampa-St.Pete,-Clearwater Home Prices fell 20.6%

Foreclosures take heavy toll on home prices but bargain hunters are re-entering worst-hit markets. By Les Christie, CNNMoney.com staff writer The Median Sales Price, for the Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater areas has dropped 20% to $173,400 from October 2007 to October 2008 A flood of foreclosures has driven home prices down. As many as … Continue reading CNN Money-Tampa-St.Pete,-Clearwater Home Prices fell 20.6%

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Tampa Real Estate makes TOP 20 List for positive EQUITY

I found another positive news article from Inman news addressing the Tampa Bay Area Housing Market.  This study shows that Tampa is in the top 20 for appreciation and is a very good sign that now is the best time to buy a house.  It also compares costs of owning versus renting in our market which … Continue reading Tampa Real Estate makes TOP 20 List for positive EQUITY

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The best Real Estate Deals are bank owned-Tampa, Fl

I thought this was a great article for people looking to buy a home in the Tampa Bay Housing Market. Many clients that are purchasing homes now always ask me what the difference is between a bank owned and short sale property. This news article is the short version as there are many details involved in the … Continue reading The best Real Estate Deals are bank owned-Tampa, Fl

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